Bond of municipal collector; conditions

Before entering upon the duties of his office or position, but within ten days after the commencement of his term of office or employment, and thereafter whenever required by the local governing body, the collector of each municipality shall give bond, in such form as shall be approved by the State Board and with a corporate surety authorized to do business in this State, conditioned for the faithful performance of his duties whether by himself or his subordinates. The condition shall include, but shall not be construed as limited to, the rendition at all times of a just and true account to the municipal governing body, when so required by it, of all municipal property which shall come into his hands or be committed to his charge, and the delivery of the same, together with all equipment, documents, papers and books belonging to or for the use of the municipality, to his successor in office.

L.1940, c. 257, p. 969, s. 4.